10
Aug
Crowded Teeth & Breathing Issues
Did you know that crowded teeth in children can mean that they have breathing issues? In part 1 of this series, I…
1
Aug
TMJ Disorder Starts in Early Childhood
Did you know that buck teeth, what dentists call overjet, is a sign of poor tongue position, likely due to allergies and…
31
May
Posterior Disc Displacement in TMJ Disorder
The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) is a modified hinge, meaning it allows for hinging movement initially, as a person starts to open, but…
17
May
Botox & Temporo-Mandibular Disorder
JCO/January 2022 Dr. Tamburini Comparison of Three Options for Neuromuscular Deprogramming Treatment A recent study in the JCO looked at TMJ disorder…
10
May
Common Management of TMJ Disorders – Let’s Call the Patient Crazy
Please see blog 1- 5 in this series I read a lot of articles, studies, and opinions on a daily basis. Many have opinions…
3
May
Night Guards, Deprogrammers & Splints Blog 5
Please see blog 1- 4 in this series for the rationale and appliance design choice when deciding on which type of appliance…
6
Sep
Nightguards and the Stupidest Article I Ever Read
There has been an increase in patients with tooth fractures since the start of the pandemic, and much of it is related…
25
Aug
Why TMJ Disorders Are So Misunderstood
One of the hottest topics in dentistry has been the ongoing debate regarding the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder…
16
Aug
Temporo-Mandibular Disorder Biggest Treatment Challenges
I have been practicing dentistry for many years so I have seen many TMJ disorder cases. I find that the more I…